
Mahindra BE 6e First Drive Impressions | India’s Whackiest Car,...
- Dec 7, 2024
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Hyundai introduced its long-awaited Creta Electric at the recently held Auto Expo 2025 with prices starting at Rs 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Whereas, Mahindra has already launched its new BE 6 (formally BE 6e). Both electric SUVs offer a raft of features in line with the cutting-edge technology used in modern-day, high-end electric vehicles. Hyundai has given the Creta Electric additional features over the Creta – the car it is based on. Unlike the Creta Electric, the BE 6 uses a new electric-only platform, enabling faster charging and several EV-specific features. Here compare all their features.
Hyundai Creta Electric |
Mahindra BE 6 |
|
headlamps and DRLs |
LED |
LED projector |
Infotainment |
10.25-inch |
12.3-inch |
Instrument cluster |
10.25-inch |
12.3-inch |
Android Auto And Apple CarPlay |
Wired |
Wireless |
Cruise control |
Adaptive |
Adaptive |
Cooled console storage |
Yes |
Yes |
Driving modes |
Eco, Normal, and Sport |
Range, Everyday, and Race |
Tailgate |
Powered |
Powered with gesture control |
Autopark |
No |
Yes |
Sunroof |
Panoramic |
Fixed |
Front seat ventilation |
Yes |
Yes |
Driver’s seat adjustment |
8-way powered with memory settings |
Powered with memory settings and a welcome mode |
Co-driver’s seat adjustment |
8-way powered |
No |
Attentiveness attention |
Driver |
Driver and co-driver’s |
Boss mode |
Yes |
No |
Home-to-Car with Alexa |
Yes |
No |
USB ports |
Type-C |
Type-C with up to 65W |
Pet and camp mode (AC) |
No |
Yes |
Rear seat adjustment |
Yes |
Yes |
OTA updates |
Yes |
Powertrain, infotainment, and features |
In-car 5G connectivity |
No |
Yes |
Video calling with in-cabin camera |
No |
Yes |
Heads-up display |
No |
Yes (Augmented reality) |
Rear window sunblinds |
Yes |
No |
Foldable tray for rear-seat passengers |
Yes |
No |
Climate control |
Dual-zone |
Dual-zone |
Flush door handles |
No |
Powered |
Wireless charging pad |
Yes |
15W with a cooling function |
Sound system |
8-speaker Bose |
16-speaker, 1400-watt, Harman Kardon with Dolby Atmos |
Ambient lighting |
Yes |
Yes |
Connected car tech |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Key |
Yes |
No |
Airbags |
6 (standard) |
7 |
ADAS |
Level 2 |
Level 2 |
Semi-active suspension |
No |
Yes |
Blind view monitor |
Yes |
Yes |
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) |
Yes |
Yes |
In-car payment |
Yes |
No |
360-degree camera |
Yes |
Yes |
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) |
Yes |
Yes |
Air purifier |
Yes |
Yes |
Hill start assist |
Yes |
No |
Hill descent control |
Yes |
No |
Electronic parking brake with auto-hold |
Yes |
Yes |
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) |
Yes |
No |
Both the Creta Electric and BE 6 are tech-laden and offer advanced features. The BE 6 comes with a larger dual-screen setup, up to 7 airbags, an augmented reality heads-up display, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with Dolby Atmos, auto park, powered tailgate with gesture control, and a pet mode. In comparison, the Creta Electric offers an electric boss mode, a digital key, dual-zone climate control, powered front seats, and a foldable rear seat tray. Both electric SUVs are outfitted with Level 2 ADAS, while the BE 6 also gets up to 7 airbags.
Creta Electric |
BE 6 |
|
Price (ex-showroom) |
Rs 17.99 lakh and Rs 24.38 lakh |
Rs 18.90 lakh and Rs 26.90 lakh |
The starting and ending prices of the BE 6 are higher than the Creta Electric. While Mahindra’s electric offering is available in three variants: Pack One, Pack Two, and Pack Three, Hyundai offers the Creta’s electric equivalent in 5 variants, namely Executive, Smart, Smart (O), Premium, and Excellence.
All in all, the Hyundai Creta Electric and Mahindra BE 6 goes neck-to-neck when it comes to features. If the former offers a boss mode, digital key, and powered front seats, the latter is fitted with semi-active suspension, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon system, auto park, and a heads-up display with augmented reality. As mentioned earlier, features can be a deal-breaker when buying a car, but it also depends on the design, space and, more importantly driving dynamics, which could be subjective. Plus, the prices would play a key role in the buying decision.
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